Where Poppies Grow: A World War I Companion

Finalist for the Silver Birch Award Winner of the 2002 Information Book Award When World War I began in 1914 no one knew that millions of young people would die in the agonizing years ahead. No one imagined the effect it would have on family life or that whole villages would disappear or that entire nations would be changed forever. They believed their sons and daughters mothers and fathers would be home by Christmas. They were tragically mistaken. With photos memorabilia and anecdotes Linda Granfield brings us face-to-face with people from all walks of life who risked everything for their country. These painstakingly-gathered bits and pieces are remnants of conflict on a scale never before witnessed. Hastily-penned letters notes written in code and prayers for deliverance form an eloquent portrait of humanity and a startling comment on the devastation of war.